CANADALAND How The Blue Jays Taught Me to Speak to Men About Feelings
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Nov 14, 2025 Rahim Mohamed, a columnist at the National Post, shares his insights on how sports coverage can reflect national emotions. He dives into the collective grief over the Blue Jays' World Series loss, illustrating how baseball opens up emotional conversations. Rahim also critiques the Toronto-centric governance and its impact on Canadian unity. Additionally, he explores the poetic narrative in sports storytelling and touches on broader issues such as race and identity, revealing how deeply intertwined sports are with societal topics.
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Sports As Emotional Language
- Jesse Brown realized sports created an emotional space where men could talk about feelings.
- That realization reframed his ability to connect with other men emotionally through shared fandom.
Relatable Physique Of Alejandro Kirk
- Rahim Mohamed and Jesse joked that Alejandro Kirk's physique felt relatable and aspirational.
- They used Kirk's stature to humanize fandom and explain why fans project onto players.
Sports Coverage As Emotional Ecosystem
- Sports coverage served as an emotional media ecosystem similar to wellness media for women.
- Journalists framed Blue Jays coverage to give Canadians a shared space for hope and grief.